Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’
You’ll enjoy an explosion of colour from the very moment you plant up these pretty shrubs! Low-growing, they’ll quickly knit together to cover the ground and stop weeds in their tracks! Fragrant blooms add to the charm of the attractive 3-colour foliage.
Berberis x ottawensis ‘Auricoma’
Berberis x ottawensis ‘Auricoma’ is easily recognisable because its dense, purple-red leaves stand out amongst other plants’ green foliage. This unusual tone contrasts with the bright, yellow flowers this Barberry produces in the early spring. It also provides a striking backdrop to the subsequent orange-red berries. The deciduous, hardy shrub is no less colourful in
Thuja occidentalis ‘Brobeck’s Tower’
For vertical impact in the garden, Thuja occidentalis ‘Brobeck’s Tower’ is certainly a plant to consider. Firstly, it has the RHS Award of Garden Merit, always a sign that you are making a good choice. Secondly, it is evergreen and grows into a neat conical bush, so your tall feature plant will look great all
Philadelphus Innocence
The name of Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ might lead you to suspect that this hardy deciduous shrub is a shy and retiring flower which prefers not to be noticed. But there is good reason why this Mock Orange has been awarded the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit). Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ not only has dark green leaves which
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Pixie White’
Something of a rarity in UK gardens, Lagerstroemia indica ‘Pixie White’ puts on an astounding display from June right through to September. Its branches littered in a sea of white, crimped flowers – seeming intensified by the bright yellow stamens. Neat and compact by nature, this dwarf cultivar is at home in small containers. However,
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Bagatelle’
This Japanese Barberry is much smaller than most varieties of Berberis, measuring a petite 30cm (1’0) when fully grown. Like its larger siblings, the hardy shrub has an attractive, rounded habit and requires little maintenance. What it’s lacking in height, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Bagatelle’ more than makes up for in colour. The miniature plant
Garlic ‘Germidour’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Spring/Autumn planting. Softneck garlicWell-known and reliable, Garlic ‘Germidore’ comes from French production that is well adapted to British conditions. This softneck variety produces large, white bulbs with a mild but still rich flavour. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 15cm (6)
Citrus Tree Collection
Savour the taste of home grown citrus fruits! Oranges, lemons and limes take up to a year to develop, but are well worth the wait. Glossy evergreen foliage and clusters of fragrant waxy blossom in spring make citrus trees ideal feature plants for conservatories and patios. Hardy to -10°C, they are best grown outdoors from
Garlic ‘Garpek’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
A robust variety producing large bulbs with a white and purple striped skin and large rosy-brown cloves. Intense aroma and flavour. Stores well.
Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’ (Mid Season)
The enduring popularity of Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’ has made it one of the most well-known and best-loved varieties available. This mid-season strawberry produces a bumper crop of juicy orange-red fruits with an excellent flavour and texture from June to July. This superb variety is reliable and tolerant of most situations. Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’ is well
Raspberry ‘Sugana’
There’s no need to grow autumn and summer fruiting varieties when you choose Raspberry Sugana. This double cropping primocane variety produces crops from August to October. Ideal for those with limited space, canes can be grown in containers with no reduction in cropping potential, each fruit weighs an average 5.4g.
Plum ‘Miraclaude’
This unusual cross between our popular Greengage Reine Claude and Plum Mirabelle blends the distinctive flavour of greengages with the sweetness and heavy cropping of our favourite plum variety so you can enjoy sweet fresh fruit straight from the tree. Dwarfing rootstocks make this tree ideal for any size of garden. You’ll be amazed at
Rhubarb ‘Thompson’s Terrifically Tasty’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Bred in Essex by a Mr. Thompson (no relation!), this is the earliest rhubarb we’ve ever found. You’ll be enjoying this aptly-named, flavourful rhubarb variety from as early as March. That’s a whole month earlier than our other varieties.
Autumn Planting Shallot Collection
Planting out your shallot sets in September or October gives them a longer growing season. Initial root establishment and early top growth occurs ahead of winter, establishing them ahead of cold weather. As spring warms up bulbs get off to a flying start. The result? Bigger bulbs for harvest.This collection comprises:20 bulbs ‘Eschalote Grise’ –
Strawberry ‘Mara des Bois’
France’s number one variety now available to Thompson & Morgan customers! This unique variety combines modern vigour and the cropping potential of commercial varieties with the intense aromatic flavours of woodland and alpine varieties. This perpetual fruiting strawberry crops all summer long. If you only have room for one row or a container or deux,
Garlic ‘Arno’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Small bulbs but a strong pungency and a high clove count. Crops through June/July and stores well. Pure white bulbs and compact pink-beige cloves.
Strawberry ‘Flamenco’ (Everbearer/ All Season)
If space is limited, try growing this ever-bearing variety to maximise your crop of delicious sweet and juicy fruits over a long picking period. Strawberry ‘Flamenco’ is a versatile variety that is suitable for growing in strawberry beds or containers. From only 12 mature plants you will be able to harvest a bumper crop of
Garlic ‘Garcua’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Garcua needs a little extra room to for a slightly spreading leaf formation and you’ll be rewarded with large, globeshaped bulbs and large cloves.
Strawberry ‘Florence’ (Late Season)
Bred by HRI East Malling, this is an excellent variety for firm, flavoursome, well coloured fruits. Strawberry ‘Florence’ is ideal for a late season harvest producing delicious sweet strawberries from the end of June to the end of July. A prolific cropper with exceptional pest and disease resistance. Strawberry ‘Florence’ is well suited to growing
Goji Berry ‘Synthia’
Easy to grow, this new strain tastes better than previous introductions and remains packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. This hardy shrub-like plant is tolerant of harsh conditions making it a perfect option for coastal gardens and wind swept sites. For best yields grow against a wall, fence, or obelisk. Summer flowers are followed by
